Download or read book Tourism Hospitality and Digital Transformation written by Kayhan Tajeddini and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation and technological advancements can be disruptive forces, especially for conventional business in the hospitality and tourism industries. This book is timely with its critical examination of such forces and how the two industries should strategize and respond to changes effectively. It examines a wide scope of topics, from environmental scanning, formulation, implementation and evaluation to the way managers make strategy choices for better organizational performance. The book illustrates how companies can re-orient their strategies and appraise the effectiveness of the business; its key competitors; and how they should set business goals through various cases, i.e. different types of hospitality and tourism business from traditional hotels to Airbnb and endeavors to provide strategic conceptual theories with real world application through such case studies.

Download or read book Digital Transformation and Innovation in Tourism Events written by Azizul Hassan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in tourism and there has been a surge in new, innovative digital initiatives to help tourism businesses. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the nature of tourism, events and practices in the digital context. The book looks at how technology has transformed tourism in destination branding, marketing, content marketing, sustainable tourism development and tourism events. It examines the impact of digital transformation on emotions, experiences, information technology tools and marketing techniques. The book will be a useful reference to those researching on tourism, culture, hospitality and marketing and as well as destination planners, managers of tourism destination marketing organizations, regulators, standards and certification bodies, local tourism board authorities and policy makers.

Download or read book Tourism Hospitality and Digital Transformation written by Kayhan Tajeddini and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation and technological advancements can be disruptive forces, especially for conventional business in the hospitality and tourism industries. This book is timely with its critical examination of such forces and how the two industries should strategize and respond to changes effectively. It examines a wide scope of topics, from environmental scanning, formulation, implementation and evaluation to the way managers make strategy choices for better organizational performance. The book illustrates how companies can re-orient their strategies and appraise the effectiveness of the business; its key competitors; and how they should set business goals through various cases, i.e. different types of hospitality and tourism business from traditional hotels to Airbnb and endeavors to provide strategic conceptual theories with real world application through such case studies.

Download or read book Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation written by Richard Busulwa and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospitality managers are at a critical inflection point. Digital technology advancements are ramping up guest expectations and introducing nontraditional competitors that are beginning to disrupt the whole industry. The hospitality managers whose organizations are to thrive need to get their organizations into a position where they can effectively leverage digital technologies to simultaneously deliver breakthroughs in efficiency, agility, and guest experience. Hospitality Management and Digital Transformation is a much-needed guidebook to digital disruption and transformation for current and prospective hospitality and leisure managers. The book: • Explains digital technology advancements, how they cause disruption, and the implications of this disruption for hospitality and leisure organizations. • Explains the digital business and digital transformation imperative for hospitality and leisure organizations. • Discusses the different digital capabilities required to effectively compete as a digital business. • Discusses the new and/or enhanced roles hospitality and leisure managers need to play in effecting the different digital capabilities, as well as the competencies required to play these roles. • Discusses how hospitality and leisure managers can keep up with digital technology advancements. • Unpacks more than 36 key digital technology advancements, discussing what they are, how they work, and how they can be implemented across the hospitality and leisure industry. This book will be useful for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying strategic management, IT, information systems, or digital business–related courses as part of degrees in hospitality and leisure management; as well as practitioners studying for professional qualifications.

Download or read book Digital Transformation of the Hotel Industry written by Jorge Marques and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hotel industry has gone through important transformations, not only in terms of management and operation but also in terms of interaction with consumers. Technological development and adaptation to the digital era have been one of the greatest challenges for hotels. This book aims to fill the gap in the literature in this specific area of the tourism sector and contribute to a better understanding of trends and challenges in the hotel industry on a global scale.

Download or read book Emerging Transformations in Tourism and Hospitality written by Anna Farmaki and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-12-19 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This significant and timely book critically discusses the effects of emerging trends and shifting dynamics on the tourism and hospitality industry at local, regional, national, and international levels in a holistic manner. This book offers a multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approach and examines emerging topics such as technology and disruptive economies as well as the Covid-19 pandemic that are likely to change the future of the industry, either positively or negatively. The book thus advances the knowledge surrounding emergent controversies pertaining to tourism and hospitality including the growth of alternative business models (e.g., sharing economy business models), travel in light of climate change, and human resource ethics given the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), data, and algorithms. Offering a platform for the critical discussion of pertinent transformations and, as such, providing theoretical and practical insights, this book will be of great value to destination planners, policymakers, industry practitioners, educators, and upper-level students of tourism and hospitality.

Download or read book Mobile Computing and Technology Applications in Tourism and Hospitality written by Waluyo, Agustinus Borgy and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-03-11 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mobile computing and wireless technology have grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years, and so has artificial intelligence. The most advanced software applications that the world ever witnessed can be realized through a combined aspect of these disciplines, capable of delivering high level support to various industry sectors and to people’s quality of life in general. Currently, many countries are facing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most impacted industries by the pandemic is that of tourism and hospitality. It is time to explore and leverage the power of mobile and wireless intelligence to assist with the recovery of the tourism and hospitality sector during and after the pandemic, which constitutes a need for relevant research in the field. Mobile Computing and Technology Applications in Tourism and Hospitality presents the latest research and development in mobile and intelligent computing with a focus on tourism and hospitality sectors. The chapters discuss the role of research on innovative technologies and applications for resilience to return the tourism and hospitality industry back to its normal state. This includes research on topics such as sensor-based technology, smart tourism, virtual and augmented reality, mobile travel applications, and more. This book is ideal for managers, executives, museum and cultural heritage specialists, app developers, IT consultants, tourism and hospitality professionals, researchers, academicians, and students.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Digital Communications Internet of Things and the Future of Cultural Tourism written by Lídia Oliveira and published by . This book was released on 2021-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is aimed at researchers who want to improve their understanding of the strategic role of new digital technologies in the field of cultural tourism, offering innovative research results within the scope of the interdisciplinary cross between Digital Communications, Internet of Things, and Cultural Tourism"--

Download or read book Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategies for Tourism and Hospitality Organizations written by Ahmet Bulent Ozturk and published by Goodfellow Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital marketing and online social media platforms have become the cornerstones to the success of places and accommodation. This edited volume investigates the current status of digital marketing and social media utilization by both travellers and service providers and explores future digital marketing and social media research trends.

Download or read book Advances in Tourism Technology and Systems written by António Abreu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-19 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features a collection of high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference on Tourism, Technology & Systems (ICOTTS 2020), held at the University of Cartagena, in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, from 29th to 31st October 2020. The book is divided into two volumes, and it covers the areas of technology in tourism and the tourist experience, generations and technology in tourism, digital marketing applied to tourism and travel, mobile technologies applied to sustainable tourism, information technologies in tourism, digital transformation of tourism business, e-tourism and tourism 2.0, big data and management for travel and tourism, geotagging and tourist mobility, smart destinations, robotics in tourism, and information systems and technologies.

Download or read book Tourism Innovation in the Digital Era written by Marco Valeri and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism Innovation in the Digital Era explores topics as diverse as big data analytics in tourism marketing to the impact of AI to the use of CSR in competitiveness amongst hotel groups, providing multidisciplinary approaches on the organizational impacts of digitalization and artificial intelligence in tourism and hospitality.

Download or read book Tourism Innovation written by Vanessa Ratten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism can take many different forms and types but increasingly it is viewed as one of the most innovative industries. This book showcases the innovations in tourism through a creativity, sustainability and technology perspective. Tourism Innovation: Technology, Sustainability and Creativity addresses the growing use and importance of tourism innovation in society. Readers of this book will gain a global perspective on how the tourism industry is changing and taking advantage of emerging technologies, which will help them to foresee potential changes in the industry and plan for the future. Tourism innovation is defi ned as innovating in a cost-effi cient manner by taking into account the available resources. Most of the focus on tourism innovation has been on developing countries but it is also used by companies in other locations. This book explores the way in which tourism innovation differs from other types of innovation and offers a creative solution to issues about sustainability and the circular economy. In this vein, it includes chapters addressing issues related to the following but not limited subjects: co-creation in innovation, social issues in innovation, leadership and innovation, forms of innovation, government innovation and innovation research. This book is suitable for tourism industry professionals, researchers and policy experts who are interested in how innovation is embedded in the tourism industry.

Download or read book Service Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality written by K. Thirumaran and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Service operations management in the tourism and hospitality industry requires a high level of coordination, communication and facilitation to satisfy visitors. In all of these activities, service excellence means a lot to visitors in terms of their experience, and to the business it means repeat customers and word-of-mouth marketing. Based on fresh empirical evidence from the field, this book captures the different approaches and challenges to service excellence in the Asian tourism and hospitality industry. Focusing on hotels, attractions, transport providers and other segments in tourism and hospitality, this book presents new case studies underlining and detailing global and local travel industry practices. The book is meant as a reference and supplementary reading for students, researchers and industry practitioners.

Download or read book Digital Transformation in Aviation Tourism and Hospitality in Southeast Asia written by Azizul Hassan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-11-17 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technological advances and the drive to digitalize business processes in aviation, tourism, and hospitality have forced the industries to go along with the digital movement. The results are often mixed. This book brings together contributions from leading scholars in the field and explores the digital transformation in these industries in Southeast Asia. The book looks at the impact of digital transformation on the region and the issues and challenges brought about by this transformation. It also addresses trends in the industries from blockchain technology, AI, biometric and mobile technology applications to in-flight catering. It examines the impact of COVID-19 on the industries and how the pandemic has led to businesses adopting new business models. Through the case studies of digital adoptions in the region, readers will gain insights on how the countries have leveraged new technologies and the implementation processes to drive digital transformation. The book aims to help scholars and policy makers understand the digital advances in the industries to better formulate responses in research and policy making and deliver effective digital transformation.

Download or read book Benchmarking in Tourism and Hospitality Industries written by Karl W. Wöber and published by CABI. This book was released on 2002-08-12 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: offers methodological framework for answering key benchmarking questionsonly substantial work covering this topicworld-wide coverage and usageBenchmarking is a buzzword of the last decade that describes a method for comparing different companies, by measuring various data, performance and goals. This book focuses on the methodological aspects of the right selection of benchmarking partners.

Download or read book Impact of New Media in Tourism written by Maria Gorete Dinis and published by Business Science Reference. This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This edited book provides theoretical and practical contributions pertaining to tourism destination management, investigating technological developments and the influence of new media in tourism"--

Download or read book Digital Transformation and Hospitality written by Zera Schmidt and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dive into the Digital Revolution of Hospitality! "Digital Transformation and Hospitality: A Focus on Electronic Service Delivery and Performance of Hotels" is your passport to a world where technology and hospitality blend seamlessly. In this captivating exploration, we unravel the dynamic relationship between the digital age and the art of guest service. Embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of hospitality as we introduce you to the profound changes brought about by digital innovation. Discover how hotels have harnessed the power of electronic service delivery to enhance the guest experience, streamline operations, and stay ahead in the ever-competitive hospitality industry. From the convenience of mobile check-ins to the magic of AI-powered chatbots, this book offers an in-depth look at the technological wonders shaping the guest experience. Explore real-world case studies, success stories, and the challenges faced by the industry as it adapts to this transformative era. As you turn these pages, you'll be inspired by the incredible fusion of human touch with digital prowess. Witness the rise of personalized service through data-driven insights, the transformation of 'accommodation' into 'experience, ' and the evolution of hotels into vibrant hubs of innovation. More than a celebration of the present, this book is a call to action. It reminds us that the journey of digital transformation is ongoing. The world of technology will continue to evolve, and so will guest expectations. By the end, you'll be equipped with a renewed vision of how hospitality can thrive in the digital age. If you're a professional in the hospitality industry, an aspiring hotelier, or simply curious about the exciting fusion of hospitality and technology, "Digital Transformation and Hospitality" is your essential guide to this thrilling new era. Get ready to embrace change, nurture innovation, and navigate the ever-shifting landscape of the digital age in hospitality."